Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Sad news via the EVG tipline... a reader passes along word that Natori, the hole-in-the-wall Japanese restaurant at 58 St. Mark's Place, will close on Friday night. The tipster understands that the owner has to return to Japan for family reasons. A Natori employee confirmed the closing as well.

Great hole in the wall [used to be] anonymous Japanese sushi joint. Saw many celebrities dining alone there, and no one gawks at them nor do they act like they're divas -- they're just one of the guys. Civilized and quiet place. A place where one can dine and think and not be bothered. You can hardly find this type of place in the EV anymore.

Noooo!!! I remember eating there when it first opened, I was a poor college student and would be amazed at the quality of food you got there for the price. Recently I went to Natori after not having gone for a few years and the food was as good as I remembered. One of the pioneers, will be missed. Hope Mr. Takaya's family is ok

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